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EX-99.2 - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS - ATWOOD OCEANICS INCexh99_2.htm
EX-99.1 - PRESS RELEASE - ATWOOD OCEANICS INCexh99_1.htm
EX-99.4 - CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET - ATWOOD OCEANICS INCexh99_4.htm
EX-99.3 - ANALYSIS REVENUES AND DRILLING COST - ATWOOD OCEANICS INCexh99_3.htm




UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED:  February 2, 2011


ATWOOD OCEANICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

TEXAS
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-13167

Internal Revenue Service – Employer Identification No. 74-1611874

15835 Park Ten Place Drive
Houston, Texas, 77084
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(281) 749-7800
(Registrant’s Telephone Number,
Including Area Code)

N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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ITEM 2.02                      RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On February 2, 2011, the Company announced its earnings for the fiscal year 2011 first quarter ended December 31, 2010. A copy of the press release summarizing these earnings is filed with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Additional information with respect to the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, an analysis of revenues and contract drilling costs for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and condensed consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2010 and September 30, 2010 are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.2, 99.3, and 99.4 respectively, which are being furnished; however, should not be deemed to be filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.


Statements contained in this report with respect to the future are forward-looking statements.  These statements reflect management’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events.  Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated as a result of various factors including the Company’s dependence on the oil and gas industry; the risks involved in the construction of a rig and commencement of operations of the rig following delivery; competition; operating risks; risks involved in foreign operations; risks associated with possible disruption in operations due to terrorism, acts of piracy, embargoes, war or other military operations; and governmental and industry regulations and environmental matters.  A list of additional risk factors can be found in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2010, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



 
 

 

ITEM 9.01                      EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 99.1    PRESS RELEASE DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2011

EXHIBIT 99.2   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 

 EXHIBIT 99.3   ANALYSIS OF REVENUES AND DRILLING COSTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
 

 EXHIBIT 99.4   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AT DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
 





 
 

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


ATWOOD OCEANICS, INC.
(Registrant)



/s/ Mark L. Mey
Mark L. Mey
Senior Vice President

DATE:    February 2, 2011


 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX


EXHIBIT NO.                                                                           DESCRIPTION

99.1  
Press Release dated February 2, 2011

99.2
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009

99.3
Analysis of Revenues and Drilling Costs for the Three Months ended December 31, 2010

99.4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2010 and September 30, 2010